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- Academic Search Premier
- Full-text articles from thousands of scholarly publications and peer-reviewed journals. Coverage includes most areas of academic study.
- African American Music
- Listen to thousands of folk, jazz, blues, gospel, and ragtime tracks documenting the history of African American music. Search the database by artist, genre, time period, instrument, album, label, etc.
- American Song
- Songs "from American's past," including tracks by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys. Search by artist, album, genre, instrument, or historical event.
- Ancestry Library Edition
- Resources for genealogical research including U.S. federal census records, military records, the Social Security Death Index, New York and other passenger records and selected records from the United Kingdom and Ireland. Biographical materials include the American Genealogical-Biographical Index, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, slave narratives and Native American indexes. News about this resource…
- The Art Collection
- Over 100,000 high-quality digital images of paintings, sculptures, drawings, watercolors, prints, photographs, textiles, costumes, jewelry, decorative art, books, and manuscripts found in the collections of member museums.
- Art Retrospective
- Bibliographic database that cumulates citations to volumes 1–32 of the print edition of the Art Index (1929–1984). Articles from periodicals published throughout the world are cited in the database.
- ArticleFirst
- Citations to articles from thousands of journals covering science, technology, medicine, social science, business, the humanities, and popular culture.
- Associations Unlimited
- Profiles of approximately 440,000 U.S. national, regional, state, local, and international nonprofit membership organizations in all fields. U.S. 501[c] nonprofit organizations are included.
- Auto Repair Reference Center
- Automotive repair information (from the former publisher of the Chilton manuals) on over 25,000 domestic and imported vehicles from 1954 to 2004. Repair information includes factory drawings, technical service bulletins and recalls, wiring diagrams, specifications, maintenance schedules, and labor time estimates. Designed to serve the needs of both the professional and do-it-yourselfer.
- Biography and Genealogy Master Index
- Index to biographical material on subjects from all time eras, geographical locations, and fields of activity.
- Biography Reference Bank
- Profiles, obituaries, images, and related full-text articles about thousands of individuals—both living and deceased.
- Biography Resource Center
- Biographical coverage for individuals in literature, science, business, entertainment, politics, sports, government, history, and the arts. Includes brief biographical sketches from Marquis Who’s Who.
- Book Review Digest Plus
- Citations, review excerpts, and full-text reviews of English-language fiction and nonfiction titles for adults, teens, and children.
- Books & Authors
- Search for books by title, author, genre, character, setting, or time period; browse recommended reading lists created by librarians and subject experts; use the “Reading Room” to create lists of your favorite titles, write reviews, and rate the books you’ve read.
- Books in Print
- In-print, out-of-print, and forthcoming books, audios, and videos from North American publishers and distributors. Includes thousands of full-text book reviews.
- Business and Company Resource Center
- Company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
- Business Full Text
- Indexes (1982+), abstracts (1984+), and full-text (1995+) articles from business-related magazines and journals. Users will find feature articles, product reviews, interviews, biographical sketches, corporate profiles, obituaries, surveys, book reviews, reports from associations, societies, trade shows and conferences, etc.
- Business NewsBank
- Articles covering companies, industries, executives and from hundreds of local, regional, national newspapers, newswires and business journals. Also includes access to America’s Newspapers and AccessUN.
- Business Source Premier
- Full-text articles from thousands of scholarly business journals and peer-reviewed business publications.
- Clase and Periodica
- Index of Latin American journals in the sciences and humanities.
- Classical Music Library
- This collection of classical music recordings includes music written from the earliest times (e.g. Gregorian Chant) to the present, including many contemporary composers. Genres include choral works, symphonies, operas, contemporary, chamber, instrumentals, etc. Download and purchase tracks (home users only) and create and share playlists.
- Contemporary World Music
- Music "of all regions from every continent," including reggae, worldbeat, fado, flamenco, klezmer, zydeco, sacred, bossa nova, celtic, etc.
- CultureGrams
- Concise reports detailing the history, daily life, and customs of world cultures. Each report typically includes a regional overview, national anthem audio file, maps, statistics, photographs, biographies of well-known people, and a recipe collection. World Edition articles are aimed at high school users. Kids and States Editions are aimed at grade school users.
- DemographicsNow
- Create customized reports and maps that analyze the demographics and market potential for any geographic area in the U.S.
- EBSCO Animals
- In-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals.
- EBSCOhost
- Variety of full-text databases that range in scope from multidisciplinary resources to subject-specific databases. Resources include MasterFILE Premiere, Business Source Elite, Health Source Plus, EBSCO Animals and Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia.
- ECO (Electronic Collections Online)
- Collection of over 3,000 scholarly journals covering a variety of subject areas. Many articles are available in full-text.
- Education Full Text
- Indexes (1983+), abstracts (1994+), and full-text (1996+) articles from hundreds of journals. Subjects covered include adult education, continuing education, literacy standards, preschool education, student counseling, teacher education, and teaching methods.
- ERIC (Educational Resource Information Center)
- Journal articles and conference reports on a wide range of topics in the field of education. National information system supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Library of Education, and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement.
- Facts on File Science Online
- Explore this database by subject area (biology, chemistry, earth science, weather and climate, etc.) or type of resource (printable diagrams, science experiments and activities, biographies, videos and animations, etc). Regularly updated news articles are also available.
- Famous First Facts
- Entries on thousands of inventions, discoveries, and events in American history—from the date of the earliest human artifacts found in America, 10,000 B.C., through 1997.
- FirstSearch
- Access a wide range of subject-specific databases including Article First, ERIC, and PsycFIRST. Also includes acess to World Cat, a catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
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- Gale Legal Forms
- Thousands of Ohio-specific and national legal forms spanning a variety of common concerns (bankruptcy, divorce, employment, landlord tenant, living wills, power of attorney, taxes, etc.). Legal definition and attorney directories are also available.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- Search the full-text of hundreds of electronic reference books on a wide range of subjects, including: the arts, business, education, history, law, medicine, and science.
- General Science Full Text
- Abstracts (1993+) and full-text (1995+) articles from popular science magazines and professional journals. Many articles are accompanied by graphs, charts, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations. Designed to serve the needs of students and non specialists.
- Gongwer News Service
- Comprehensive, accurate, timely and balanced coverage of issues in and around Ohio's government and political systems. The daily Ohio Report provides coverage of every bill in the General Assembly and closely tracks the activities of the executive and judicial branches.
- Grolier Online
- News-related stories, magazine articles, websites, a dictionaries, and an atlas. Also includes access to The New Book of Popular Science encyclopedia.
- Grove Art
- Comprehensive reference resource for all aspects of the visual arts worldwide from prehistory to the present day.
- Grove Music
- Access thousands of full-text articles covering more than 5,000 years of music history; including instruments, terms, composers, institutions, performers, patrons, and genres.
- Health & Wellness Resource Center
- Access health information from a variety of resources, including general interest and fitness magazines, medical and professional periodicals, reference books, and pamphlets.
- HeritageQuest
- Use this database to access selected U.S. Federal Census Records (1790–1930); thousands of family and local history books; and search a comprehensive subject index of over 1.6 million genealogy and local history articles.
- History Resource Center: U.S.
- Thousands of primary source documents (including letters, speeches, and legislative acts); full-text magazine and journal articles; digitized maps, photographs, and illustrations.
- Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
- Full-text articles from books and magazines, project ideas, and videos about popular hobbies and crafts. Topics include: arts and crafts, needlecrafts and textiles, scrapbooks and paper crafts, and model building.
- Home Improvement Reference Center
- This resource is designed to assist homeowners with do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects. Articles from magazines and reference books and step-by-step instructions for thousands of plumbing, outdoor, woodworking, electrical, and decorating projects are available. The database also offers a “toolbox,” which includes a glossary, conversion charts, and a homeowner’s journal.
- Homework Chat
- Homework Chat offers students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to work with expert tutors in a "online classroom" on a wide range of subjects, including: math, science, social studies, and English. Tutors are available seven days a week, from 2:00-11:00 p.m. If you haven't used the service before, please read through our instructions for first time users and information about downloading the online classroom.
- Humanities Full Text
- This database indexes, abstracts and delivers the full text of feature articles, interviews, obituaries, bibliographies, original works of fiction, drama, and poetry, book reviews, and reviews of ballets, dance programs, motion pictures, musicals, operas, plays, radio and television programs, and more.
- Issues & Controversies
- In-depth and objective analysis of opposing points of view on the most prominent and hotly debated issues of the day. Chronologies, illustrations, maps, tables, sidebars, bibliographies, and contact information supplement the articles.
- Kids InfoBits
- Designed to help elementary school students (K–5) with the research process. It includes magazines, newspapers, and reference books on a wide range of topics, including current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, and sports.
- Kids Search
- Search this database by topic or keyword, and then sort your results by source type--magazines, newspapers, reference books, photos, etc. For elementary and middle school students.
- KnowItNow 24×7
- Use our online reference service to chat with a librarian, 24/7.
more information about KnowItNow... - LearningExpress Library
- Prepare for academic or professional exams with this collection of online practice tests and tutorials. The tests provide instant scoring, complete explanations of right and wrong answers, and an individualized analysis of results.
- Literature Resource Center
- Access biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of novelists, poets, essayists, and journalists from every age and literary discipline.
- MAS Ultra—School Edition
- Full-text articles from over 500 popular general interest and current events publications. Also includes access to pamphlets, reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an image collection of photographs, maps, and flags. For high school students.
- MasterFile Premier
- Access full-text information from thousands of general reference publications covering virtually every subject area of general interest. Also includes full-text reference book, biographies, primary source documents, and an image collection of photographs, maps, and flags.
- Medline
- Authoritative information on clinical medicine, dentistry, education, experimental medicine, nursing, nutrition, pathology, psychiatry, and toxicology. Created and maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
- Middle Search Plus
- Full-text articles from over 150 popular magazines. Also includes access to biographies, historical essays, and an image collection of photographs, maps, and flags. For middle school and junior high school students.
- MLA International Bibliography
- Subject index for books and articles published on modern languages, literatures, folklore, and linguistics
- Music Online
- Search four (American Song, Classical Music Library, Contemporary World Music, Jazz Music Library ) music databases simultaneously.
- netLibrary
- Check and read any of the eBooks in OPLIN’s collection of titles. You must use a Library computer to establish a netLibrary account. Once you have created your free account, you can access netLibrary from anywhere.
- NetWellness
- Nonprofit consumer health site that draws upon information created and evaluated by health care professionals at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University medical centers.
- NewsBank
- Full-text articles from the following regional newspapers: the Cincinnati Post (1990-2007), Columbus Dispatch, Toledo Blade, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and the Dayton Daily News. Also includes access to Business NewsBank.
- Newspaper Source
- Selected full-text articles from 200 national, regional, and international newspapers, including USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Detroit Free Press, The Miami Herald, The Times (London), The Toronto Star, etc. Also includes full-text television and radio news transcripts.
- NoveList
- Looking for a good novel? Use this database to locate reading suggestions, award winners, best sellers, book discussion guides, and feature articles about books and reading.
- NoveList K-8
- This database offers lots of ways for young readers to find great fiction titles, with thousands of book reviews, and features that allow you to search by plot, setting, series name, and favorite authors and titles. The "Teacher Resources" tab has lots of useful material for teachers and media specialists.
- NoveList Plus
- This companion to NoveList includes 200,000 fiction and nonfiction titles, author readalikes, award winners, book discussion guides, feature articles, and recommended reads.
- Ohio Capitol Connection
- The full text of all House and Senate bills introduced or passed in the Ohio General Assembly from 1987 to the present can be searched and retrieved through the Ohio Capitol Connection. A table of contents provides a site overview. Other features include GovLinks, a descriptive list of government-oriented Web links; How Do I? , a list of frequently asked questions and answers; the Library, a documents database, and an extensive search capability.
- Ohio Career Information System
- Designed to serve the needs of teens and adults through all phases of the career development process, this resource contains a wealth of educational and occupational data from the Ohio Department of Eduction.
- Ohio Web Library
- Includes a collection of databases, selected websites on many topics, special webpages for teens and kids, and Ohio-related resources.
- OmniFile Full Text Mega
- Full-text, abstracts, and indexing from a wide variety of subject-specific databases, including: Applied Science & Technology Full Text, Art Full Text, Biological & Agricultural Index Plus, Education Full Text, General Science Full Text, Humanities Full Text, Index to Legal Periodicals Full Text, Library Literature & Information Science Full Text, Readers' Guide Full Text, Social Sciences Full Text, Wilson Business Full Text.
- Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
- Explore both sides of a wide range of important social issues, such as euthanasia, censorship, gun control, and narcotics. Includes topic overviews, statistics, tables, images, biographies, websites, and articles from periodicals and newspapers.
- Oxford English Dictionary Online
- Definitive source of information about the meaning, history, and pronunciation of the English language over the last millennium. Dictionary entries contain definitions, detailed etymological analysis, and are illustrated with quotations from a wide range of English language sources.
- Oxford Language Dictionaries Online
- Fully searchable, comprehensive bilingual (Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian) dictionaries, and unique study materials that provide extra help with learning and using an expanding range of languages.
- Oxford Reference Online
- Collection of over 100 language and subject dictionaries and reference titles that have been combined into a single cross-searchable resource. Good source for quick facts, figures, definitions, dates, and quotations.
- Price It! Antiques & Collectibles
- Use this resource to identify, research, and price art, antiques, and collectibles. Pricing information in the database is gathered from three reputable sources: online auctions (eBay, GoAntiques), online retail (GoAntiques, TIAS), and land-based auction houses.
- Primary Search
- Full-text articles from more than 60 popular magazines for elementary school research. Also includes access to American Heritage Children’s Dictionary and an image collection of photographs, maps, and flags.
- Professional Development Collection
- Highly specialized collection of more than 550 full-text education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. Designed to serve the needs of professional educators.
- ProQuest
- Collection of databases that offer users access to full-text articles from thousands of magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times.
- ProQuest Historical Newspapers
- Full-text and full-image articles for the complete backfile (1851–2000) of the New York Times. Digital reproductions include news stories, editorials, photographs, graphics, obituaries, legal notices, and advertisements.
- ProQuest Obituaries
- Access more than 10 million obituaries and death notices in full-image format from the historical archives of top national newspapers, such as The New York Times.
- ProQuest: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Access full-text articles from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
- Readers Guide Full Text
- Indexes (1983+), abstracts (1984+), and full-text (1994+) articles from hundreds of general interest magazines.
- ReferenceUSA
- Detailed information on nearly 12 million U.S. companies, organizations, and agencies, and 120 million U.S. households. Search the business database by company name, sales volume, SIC codes, number of employees, product lines, and more. Search the residential database by name, geographical area, or phone number.
- Religion and Philosophy Collection
- Coverage of topics including world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, political philosophy, moral philosophy, and the history of philosophy. Hundreds of full-text journals and peer-reviewed titles.
- Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
- Large scale street plans—including building outlines, property boundaries, and building use - produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance Company from 1867 to 1970
- Short Story Index
- This database indexes (1984+) over 90,000 short stories from thousands of anthologies, collections, and periodicals. The full-text of over 4,000 short stories is also available.
- Small Business Resource Center
- Content in this resource spans all major areas of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax planning, etc. Hundreds of sample business plans from the Business Plan Handbook Series are also available.
- Small Engine Repair Reference Center
- The Clymer small engine repair manuals contain thousands of accurate and concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for small engine machines (motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, snow blowers, generators, etc.) and their supporting components. Routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as more extensive repairs involving engine transmission disassembly are covered. Many documents contain photos and detailed illustrations.
- Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries
- This encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions includes tracks of music, spoken word, and natural and human-made sounds. Browse by country, genre, cultural group, language, instrument, etc.
- Social Science Full Text
- Indexes (1983+), abstracts (1984+), and full-text (1994+) articles from a wide assortment of journals. Subjects covered include anthropology, corrections, criminal justice, ethics, family studies, gender studies, gerontology, minority studies, political science, psychology, public welfare, sociology, urban studies.
- Student Research Center
- A resource designed to suit the research needs of secondary school students. Search the database by publication type (magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, primary source documents, film & video, etc.), or by topic (arts & media, current issues, history, social studies, etc.); access an online dictionary and encyclopedia, and explore top searches of the day.
- Student Resource Center
- Thousands of primary source documents, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, biographies, and essays.
- Testing & Education Reference Center
- Detailed information on private high schools, undergraduate, graduate, vocational schools, and executive education programs; interactive online practice tests for preparatory exams (including college entrance exams, civil services/licensing exams, and military entrance exams); and PDF versions of respected college and career handbooks.
- TOPICsearch
- Explore social, political, and economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular classroom topics. Includes articles from international and regional newspapers and magazines, public opinion polls, book reviews, and government information.
- Vocational and Career Collection
- Full-text articles from over 400 trade and industry specific periodicals, including American Machinist, Advertising Age, Pediatric Nursing, Drugstore News, and Hotel & Motel Management.
- Wilson Select Plus
- Full-text articles in science, humanities, education, and business from U.S. and international professional publications, academic journals, and trade magazines.
- World Book Online Reference Center
- Access encyclopedia articles, tables, illustrations, audio clips, maps, and hundreds of feature articles on a wide range of topics.
- Worldbook Kids
- Search for articles, pictures, maps, and definitions. Hands-on actitivies, puzzles, and exercises for elementary school students and teachers are also available.
- Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos / Worldbook Spanish
- Este recurso en Español para estudiantes de la escuela elemental incluye artículos, mapas, banderas, tablas y casillas de hechos, y enlaces a páginas de Internet en Español. / This Spanish language resource for elementary school students includes articles, maps, flags, tables and fact boxes, and links to Spanish language websites.
- WorldCat
- Catalog of books and other materials (recordings, software, music scores, magazines, etc.) owned by libraries around the world. Millions of bibliographic records in over 400 languages.
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- Need help getting started? Use this handy guide to our collection.
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